Consumers Warned Of Facebook Scam Security software companies are advising consumers not to open zipped e-mail attachments from Facebook as it contains malicious software.
Limewire Users Get AVG Protection AVG announced that LimeWire has integrated its anti-virus/ anti-spyware protection into LimeWire Pro. This means that all files will be scanned before LimeWire Pro will allow them to play or execute on a computer.
VeriSign Adds Security To Business Websites VeriSign has launched Trust Seal, an extension of its online trust mark that can help websites that do not require SSL Certificates to be safer for its customers.
Regulate Social Website Usage In The Office Says AVG While social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook can be used by companies as a valuable marketing channel, AVG has urged business owners to monitor how employees use the websites.
Beware Of Malicious Valentine E-Cards With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, AVG has warned users of malicious e-cards that can expose your computer to security threats.
Internet Explorer 8 Exploit Revealed BitDefender has warned users of a critical zero-day exploit targeting Internet Explorer that has already hit major companies such as Google and Adobe.
Scammers Exploit Haitian Victims Scammers are taking advantage of the earthquake in Haiti, with some individuals sending emails asking for donations that never arrive to those in need.
Microsoft Outlook Web Access Malware Spreads BitDefender has warned users of a malware targeted at Microsoft Outlook Web Access users. This malware cocktail has already infected three per cent of systems in Australia this month.
OZ Malware Infection Among Lowest In The World Australia’s malware infection rate is significantly lower than the worldwide average claims Microsoft Australia who today released a new report which estimates that 3.9 systems in Australia are infected for every one thousand systems on which Microsoft’s Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) is executed.
Teenagers Who Fear No Evil Targeted By OZ Security Group P Plate drivers who speed and crash cars and “invincible” teenagers who drink to excess are just one of the prime target audiences for a new suite of software from PC Tools.
Hotmail, Google & Yahoo Users Forced To Change Passwords Millions of Hotmail, Google G Mail and Yahoo email users are set to be forced to change their passwords say sources following a massive global security breach that has seen the email services of millions of user compromised.
Credit Card Scams Hit 20% Of Australians New research suggests credit card theft and unauthorised bank account access is now rife across Australia. The report by Galaxy Research shows that more 20 percent Australians aged 16 years or older reported that someone had: stolen their identity; illegally accessed, or tried to access, their bank accounts; stolen or skimmed credit cards; or tried to steal their bank account PIN.
1 In 5 Users Fall Victim To Cyber-Crime Symantec has found that an identity is stolen online every three seconds. This cyber crime is faster than crimes committed on the streets of New York City (every three and a half minutes) or on the streets of Tokyo (every two and a half minutes).
Smart Symantec Security Software Revealed Symantec has launched a new line of smart security software that claims to be able to detect malware based on a file’s reputation.
Stolen 130 Million Credit Cards & Millions In Cash In what's claimed to be the biggest case of identity theft in history, US prosecutors have charged a man with stealing data relating to 130 million credit and debit cards.
Harry Potter and the Vengeful Spam Researchers at BitDefender have detected a new wave of spam attacks focused around the release of the latest Harry Potter movie.
OZ Owned Web Site Offers Data To Nigerian Scam Operators EXCLUSIVE: A website run out of the USA by an Australian has been offering confidential data on Australians to Nigerian scam operators. The site that was exposed to SmartHouse by a London-based security company is called Apacheleads.com.
Identity Of 10,000 Microsoft Employees Now In The Hands Of Criminals EXCLUSIVE: The identities of tens of thousands of Australians and up to 10,900 employees of Microsoft are now in the hands of criminals, claims a leading European security expert. Among the information for sale is highly sensitive banking and credit card details along with pin and telephone numbers.
Leaked Harry Potter Movie Filled With Malware PC Tools has warned Harry Potter fans to avoid clicking on links that claim to stream the new movie (Half-Blood Prince) for free as it is filled with malware.
Power Sockets New Global Security Threat A new global security threat has emerged after researchers in Europe found that power sockets can be tapped into to identify what people type on a computer.
PCs Running McAFee Anti Virus Attacked PC's and servers running McAfee VirusScan have been deliberately attacked with several PC’s crashing. Several Corporations in Europe simply closed their networks down in an effort to stop the attack.
CyberCrims Target Tax Office Those spammers have been busy. In addition to the Facebook warning issued by web security company Symantec, they have now issued a warning against fake emails from the Australian Taxation Office.
Beware of Fake Facebook Emails Cybercriminals are looking to lure trusting Facebook users to fake sites, via phishing emails, and obtain personal login data for their own financial gain.
FIFA World Cup Under Threat Researchers from PC Tools are warning soccer fans of phishing attacks that is targeting the 2010 FIFA World Cup Tournament.
Free Tool To Destroy Virus On PCs BitDefender is offering a free tool for consumers that is capable of disinfecting all versions of Downadup (also referred to as the Conficker worm).
Beware Of New Kido Malware Threat Software security specialist Kaspersky Lab says it has detected a new modification of the Kido malware threat.
Malware Targets Gaming Accounts Kaspersky Lab’s annual report on threat evolution for 2008, shows there was a sharp increase in the number of malware attacks on online gaming accounts, as well as social networking sites.
Conroy Launches Fraud Week Today marks the start of National Consumer Fraud Week, a government-backed initiative against fraudsters who use the mail and internet to target unsuspecting consumers and try to rip them off.
Quick Virus Detector For Home Office A beta version of a virus detector for home users is available, with the manufacturer claiming that it cuts down on bandwidth usage without compromising on the ability to spot malware.
Valentine's Day Viruses Doing Rounds In Oz Two internet scams using a Valentine’s theme are doing the rounds, which try and trick users in to downloading malicious software, says security software company PC Tools.
Malware To Target Smartphones In 2009 BitDefender Labs latest report on malware and virus says Smartphones and other intelligent high-end devices with permanent Internet access will be targeted by new generations of mobile malware.
Anti Virus Software Targets Mac Threats PC Tools has announced an antivirus solution designed specifically to detect and remove Mac-Specific viruses on the Mac operating system.
Anti-Virus Software Keeps PC Up To Speed Total Security 2009, is a software programme that protects against viruses, spyware, hackers, spam and other e-threats, but without that annoying impact on the system’s performance, claims manufacturer BitDefender.
New Symantec Software Protects Mac Users Symantec has released a new security suite for Mac that claims to come with firewall and antivirus protection with tools to help protect against identity theft.
Security System For Home Office Cage Security’s new secure Internet Protocol-based security monitoring service is said to offer reliable protection for your home and for your workplace using a dual-path security monitoring system.
Free ThreatFire Software Protects PCs ThreatFire's updated 3.5 version anti-virus software is available from www.threatfire.com for free for all home users and includes free email and web-based technical support.
OZ Business Executives ID Stolen And Sold In Europe A website that has been described as "a one-stop shop" for criminals who sold the stolen credit card and banking details of Australian business travellers has been shut down in Europe after a major police operation.
Cybercrime Here To Stay Says Kaspersky Boss Last year, five malwares were detected every two minutes. But times have changed, with Kaspersky reporting that new malware is now produced every two seconds. These malwares are created by cybercriminals in order to profit and cause undue stress to unknowing victims.
Sick Hackers Could Hijack Webcams A security advisory issued by Adobe with regard to its Flash Player states that it could be subject to clickjacking attacks.
Google Goggles Prevent Pissed Messages A new feature for Gmail prevents a user from sending desperate ‘I want you back’ e-mails to ex-boy/girlfriends after coming home drunk on a Friday or Saturday night.
Stupidity Catches Porn-Surfing Thief A thief in New York state might have stolen Jose Caceres’ laptop, but the freeloader didn’t count on Caceres’ own tenacity and determination to catch him.
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